Goeppertia roseobracteata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Goeppertia roseobracteata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on the humid understory conditions of intact rainforest. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the moisture regimes essential for this tropical plant's survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits the humid understory of Atlantic Forest rainforests in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in shaded areas with consistent moisture and rich, well-drained soils. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in intact forest ecosystems, including filtered light and high humidity levels.
Other threatened species in MARANTACEAE
Frequently asked questions
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